United Kingdom (UK):

Pakistani students consider the UK their top destination for higher education. The UK hosts some of the world’s best universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College. These universities typically charge tuition fees ranging from £10,000 to £25,000 per year. The course mainly determines the tuition fee. The UK has improved its visa approval rate for Pakistani students in recent years. This visa provides the facility for the students to work up to 20 hours per week during their semester time. The route for graduation allows a 2–3 year post-study work visa. This gives students a huge opportunity for their future settlement in the UK.

Australia:

Some of the highest-quality education is provided by Australia. Universities such as the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University are ranked in the top ten institutes. Tuition fees for universities in Australia usually fall between AUD 20,000 to AUD 40,000 on annual basis. The rate for visa success is high for Pakistani students. Australian study visa also offers suitable part-time work rights, which is about 48 hours in 15 days. The work visa after studies ranges from 2 to 4 years, depending upon the qualification of the student. This country also provides a clear permanent resident pathway for graduates who are skilled, especially those students located in regional areas.

Canada:

Canada is preferred by international students, especially those from south Asia, for its safe environment. Moreover, Canada offers education for people all around the globe, which is quite affordable. The PR opportunities for the study visa are huge in Canada. Top educational institutes include the University of Toronto and McGill University. The fees for universities in Canada range from 15,000 to 35,000 Canadian dollars for a whole year. Students from Pakistan get benefited from a transparent visa process, and they can work 20 hours each week during studies. The work permit after graduation allows almost 3 years of work visa. It considerably improves the chances for permanent residency in Canada for students in the future.

Germany:

Pakistani students excessively choose Germany as a study destination. The reason behind it is affordable education in a developed country. Public universities in Germany charge little to no tuition fees. Especially for undergraduate programs, students study almost for free. Living costs are moderate and affordable. Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week. Germany requires students to know the German language for undergraduate visa approval. German universities offer many master’s degree programs in the English language. Germany offers an 18-month post-study visa to international graduates. The employment-based PR routes are the source of settlement for the future in Europe.

Turkey:

Pakistani students are targeting Turkey for higher studies. So, Turkey is emerging as a friendly study destination, in terms of finances as well, for Pakistani students. Many top Turkish universities provide English-taught programs, and their tuition fees are quite low. The usual fee for Turkish universities ranges from $2,000 to $8,000 per year. The visa process for Turkish universities is simple and easy. The living expenses are much lower as compared to Western countries. Part-time work is possible in a study visa, although the employers may limit the job opportunities if students lack proper Turkish language skills. The Turkish government rarely offers PR options, but studying in Turkey offers a strong experience of culture and academics.